About 2 of every three construction workers (2.3 million) work on scaffolds frequently.

1926.452(c)(6)Scaffolds over 125 feet high above the base plates must be designed by a registered professional engineer and constructed and loaded per the design.

1926.451(f)(7) Activities must be performed by experienced and trained employees selected by the competent person.1926.451(e)(9) & (g)(2)When erecting and dismantling supported scaffolds, the competent person must determine the feasibility of providing a safe means of access and fall protection for these operations.

Read the manufacturer’s manual for more detailed information about the individual frame specifications. Each type offers the user a variety of configuration possibilities to meet their needs. Always refer to the manufacturer’s product manual or company representative if you have any questions regarding scaffolding components and their proper use. Frames Locking Devices PutlogsĜross, horizontal and diagonal braces Base plates and Screw Jacks Casters Platform Planks Guard Rails and Gates Ladders and Stair Units Hoisting Arms Side and End BracketsEvery scaffold manufacturer has a complete product line of these and other components and accessories. There are many components in frame scaffolding.

Frame scaffolding can be applied either to the interior or exterior of a structure.

It is also the easiest and simplest type of scaffolding to erect. Frame scaffolding is the most common type of scaffolding.A Competent Person as defined by relative OSHA regulations:Person capable of identifying and promptly correcting hazardsDetermines if it’s safe to work on a scaffold during storms or high windsTrains workers to recognize hazardsSelects qualified workers to conduct work.Competent person* should be trained in scaffold safety. With scaffolding, a Competent Person must inspect a scaffold before each work shift and after anything happens that could affect the structure.There are many types of scaffolds for many types of different usesBricklayer’s Square ScaffoldingWindow-Jack ScaffoldsScaffolds are also made out of different materials, but are typically found made out of metal or wood.All have different OSHA regulations.

Designed by qualified person and built loaded to design.Footing or anchorage of scaffolds must be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without displacement.Must be capable of supporting at least 4 times the maximum intended load.Supported scaffold - one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support.Suspension scaffold - one or more platforms suspended by ropes or other non-rigid means from an overhead structure(s)Aerial lifts – Vehicle-mounted devices used to get a worker to an elevated position, - referred to as “cherry pickers” or “boom trucks”.Employees erecting and dismantling scaffolds also are covered.General References: OSHA Publication 3150, A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry: OSHA Construction Scaffolding eCAT Department of Labor.This standard applies to all construction employees and employers who work on, under, or in close proximity to scaffolding and aerial lifts. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. It is essential that trainers tailor their presentations to the needs and understanding of their audience.This presentation is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively. Since workers are the target audience, this presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control – not standards. 1926 Subpart L - ScaffoldingThis presentation is designed to assist trainers conducting OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry outreach training for workers.

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